FAA NAS Network Installer — Field Operations

Peraton; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in Oakland, CA to support FAA BNATCS programs, ensuring reliable, secure IP networks behind mission-critical aviation systems. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless gear, and help migrate to SD-WAN while adhering to federal standards.

Candidates should have U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience, and hands-on networking with Cisco/Juniper.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience (or equivalent: Master’s 6+, Associate 10+, HS diploma 12+).
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking.
• Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing tools (e.g., OTDR).
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single-mode and multi-mode)
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools
• Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Network diagrams

OTDR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

OTDR testing tools

Fiber certification tools

Nagios/SolarWinds

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in Oakland, CA to support FAA BNATCS programs, ensuring reliable, secure IP networks behind mission-critical aviation systems. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless gear, and help migrate to SD-WAN while adhering to federal standards.

Candidates should have U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience, and hands-on networking with Cisco/Juniper.